Direct Support Professional; Caregiver

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)

Perryville, Missouri

Full Time

No experience necessary! We provide free training! We just need your compassionate, caring heart!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that! If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living!

You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals.

• Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
• Help clients access community resources and participate in social activities
• Provide transportation to clients for appointments and shopping
• Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
• Help clients with daily tasks such as personal care and hygiene
• Write notes about client progress and achievements
• Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
• Understand and follow the client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication and people skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Pass a background check

• Work mostly in clients’ homes and communities, with some travel
• May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
• Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors
• Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekends

• Employee Benefits Package – paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more
• Employee Discounts – Verizon, AT&T, and more
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – company-paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-Notch Training – initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promoting from within
• Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture – an environment that promotes well‑being and encourages health and happiness

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.